OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Mr. Robert Steven Kurilla
October 19, 2016
Robert Steven Kurilla, age 70 of Southgate, passed away October 19th, 2016. Loving husband of the late Robyn. Dear father of Kim (Dale) Metzger and the late Katherine Reed. Proud grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 10. Also survived by his sister Katherine (John) Druskinis and brother John (Cathy) Kurilla. In addition to his daughter Katherine, Robert was...
Slave A. Cvetkovski
October 19, 2016
Cvetkovski, Slave A. Age 62 of Allen Park, born in Bitola Macedonia. October 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Novka. Loving father of Brian, Melanie, Steven and his little dog Mims. Dearest son of Ljubica and the late Atanas. Dear brother of Lazo and Angelina. Loving uncle of Goran, Dijana and Nevena. Brother-in-law of Menka, Lepa and Vesela. Survived also...
Ruth Joy Rapp
October 18, 2016
Ruth was born on December 12, 1931 in Riverview, Michigan and died on October 18, 2016 at Aberdeen Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Trenton at the age of 84. Beloved mom of James (Patricia) Baker, the late Holly Baker, Kenneth (Laura) Baker and Kristina Baker. Also survived by her grandchildren James Baker and Tanya Koehler, her great grandchildren...
Margaret Hawthorne Rightenburg
October 17, 2016
Margaret (Hawthorne) Rightenburg; age 53, October 17, 2016 of Taylor. Loving mother of Kristina Sagi, Michael Sagi, Susan (Chad) Banks and Sarah Hawthorne. Dearest grandmother "Boo Boo" of Halie, Brooke, Makenzy, Alexis, Zoey, Summer and Kailey. Dear sister of Charlene (Steve) Roberts, Bob Hawthorne, Susan Cross, laura (Garrett) Taylor, George Hawthorne, the late Jim Hawthorne and the late John...
Gerald 'Gerry' Nash
October 16, 2016
Gerald "Gerry" William Nash passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Gerry was born in Monroe, MI on Aug. 30, 1940 to Gerald and Effie (Irwin) Nash. He graduated from Monroe High School (Class of '58) and earned an Associate's Degree from Monroe County Community College. He served in the Army, including a tour in...
Allene Ruth Sadanowicz
October 16, 2016
Sadanowicz, Allene Ruth, age 77, October 16, 2016 of Allen Park, formerly of Trenton. Beloved mother of Julie Sadanowicz and Suzanne (Ted) Garrett. Devoted grandmother of Ellena and Evan. Also survived by her brother Phillip Fech. There will not be any visitation or services. There Wil Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson...
Theodore "Ted The Red" Swincki
October 16, 2016
Ted was born on April 2, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on October 16, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 65; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved brother of Victor (Nancy) Swincki, Jean (Robert) Puchalski and James (Marge) Swincki. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Nellie...
Marsha L. Childress
October 16, 2016
Childress, Marsha L., age 64, October 16, 2016 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved mother of Tracie (Tim) Mathis, Angela Pincombe and Brent Razmek. Proud grandmother of Evan. Contributions in memory of Marsha's life may be made to the Josephine Ford Cancer Institute.
Roy A. Johnson
October 14, 2016
Roy was born on March 9, 1928 in Poinsett, Arkansas and died on October 14, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 88; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 60 years to Anna. Loving dad of Judy Ann (David, Jr.) Morris and Vanessa Allene Howe. Proud papa of Kristina Allene Price, Steven Roy Howe, Shawn...
Larry Dumouchelle
October 14, 2016
Dumouchelle, Larry, age 81 of Trenton, passed away on October 14, 2016. Beloved husband to Ann for 61 years. Loving father to Larry Jr.(Terry) Dumouchelle and Richard Dumouchelle. Also survived by grandkids, great grandkids, nephews, nieces, and other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-9pm, and also Monday from 1-9pm at The Trenton Chapel of...
Mrs. Danette Dee Sharpe
October 14, 2016
Danette Dee Sharpe, age 55 of Riverview, passed away October 14th, 2016. Loving wife of Thomas. Dear mother of Thomas (Rikki), Ashley (Brandon) Stangle, and Timothy (Suzy). Proud grandmother of Autumn, Kyleigh, Franchesca, Tommi, Poppi, and a forthcoming arrival of twins. Danette is also survived by her parents Daniel and Dawn Olrich, brothers Daniel (Patricia) Olrich, David (Elizabeth) Olrich,...
Amelia M. Ferguson
October 14, 2016
Born in Newport, Amelia was the daughter of John and Carrie (LaPointe) Bodenmilller. She married the love of her life, James Ferguson, on March 19, 1982 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. Sadly he preceded her in death May 8, 1996. Amelia worked for over 30years as a Timekeeper with Firestone. She was a faithful member of St....
Dorothy J. Mccollum
October 11, 2016
Dorothy was born on December 14, 1933 in Henderson County, Tennessee and died on October 11, 2016 at the age of 82; she was of Taylor. Beloved wife of 64 years to Sammy. Loving mom of Cheryl (Rod) Sturgeon, Linda (Gary) Baranski, Steve (Rita), Lisa (Charles) Clark and Cathy (Steven) Trimble. Proud grandma of 8 and great grandma of...
Grant Borders
October 11, 2016
Borders, Grant, age 84, October 11, 2016 of Riverview, MI. Beloved husband of Willia Sue. Loving father of Paula (Vince) Lowler and Gerard Borders. Devoted grandfather of Chelsea Lynn Borders and Thomas Grant Lowler. Also survived by his brother James (Patricia) Borders. Contributions in memory of Grant's life may be made directly to the family
David Jr. Lowe
October 10, 2016
Lowe, David Jr., age 85, October 10, 2016 of Romulus, MI. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Lorrie Lowe and Michael Lowe. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. There are no services being planned at this time. Contributions in memory of David's life may be made to the charity of your choice. There...
James D. Booker
October 9, 2016
Booker, James D., age 85, October 9, 2016 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Douglas (Cathy), Janice (Leonard) Renier, Lori (Tom) Bankovich and Chris (Brenda). Dearest grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 19. Donations in memory of James may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Mr. Eliot J. Stern
October 8, 2016
Stern, Eliot, born January 27, 1934. Died at age 82 on October 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Suzanne. Loving dad of Sherrill (Guenter), Mark (Gretchen), and Richard. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Cody), Daniel (Molly), and Brett. Loving brother of Robert (Fran). Retired Southgate teacher and Court Administrator of 23rd District Court. Arrangements by The Allen Park Chapel – Martenson...
Patricia Ann Freeman
October 7, 2016
Patricia was born on October 4, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan and died on October 7, 2016 in Wyandotte, Michigan at the age of 52; she was of Wyandotte and Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mom of Chelsea and Christopher. Cherished daughter of Thomas and Judith (nee: Bak) Podgajski. Dearest sister of Lynn (Frank) Uveges and Michael Podgajski....
Dorothy M. (Nee Torbron) Flanagan
October 6, 2016
Flanagan, Dorothy M. (nee Torbron) of Allen Park, passed away on October 6, 2016 at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Kathleen (Robert) Cooley, Timothy (Ilene) and the late H. Thomas. She leaves behind 4 generations consisting of 6 grandchildren: Kim Clark, Mike Flanagan, Scott Cooley, Colleen Flanagan, Kevin Flanagan and Patrick Flanagan; 12...
William 'Mr. Bill' Barrett
October 6, 2016
William "Mr. Bill" was born on April 12, 1946 and passed away at the age of 70 on October 6, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving dad of Michael (Holli) Barrett and Nicole (Joseph) Jubenville. Proud grandfather of Jessi Barrett and step-grandfather of Joseph Jubenville and Antonio Krans. Dearest brother of Jim Barrett. Also...




